Human Resources (HR) Assistant
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A Human Resources (HR) Assistant earns an average wage of $15.13 per hour. Most people with this job move on to other positions after 20 years in this career. Pay for this job does not change much by experience, with the most experienced earning only a bit more than the least.

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Job Description for Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Human resources (HR) assistants use their skills to assist the human resource departments of companies to facilitate the functioning of the workspace and ensure development of the workforce. HR assistants assist HR departments with daily and special tasks, including facilitating communication between employees and company executives and providing employs with essential access to information. HR assistants may be required to complete a number of responsibilities, including maintaining programs to increase employee safety and efficiency, new employee training and orientation, and promoting company culture.

HR assistants often work with compensation and benefits for employees, as well as record keeping and providing other employee services. HR assistants support many areas of new employee hiring, including scheduling initial interviews, completing reference checks and changes in personnel. They may also spend time assisting with executive administration.

HR assistants generally work indoors in office settings during daytime hours, but may be required to attend outside events for employee orientation, training, workshops and team enrichment activities. Most HR assistants complete their work with the use of computerized systems of information management. HR assistants work closely with HR departments and with individual employees, are tasked with answering questions for employees regarding policy and procedures, and may refer employees to a specialist when needed. HR assistants are required to compile and present statistical data on employees; assist in projects, events and open enrollment; arrange for meetings; and facilitate communication amongst departments and employees. The position generally requires mental acuity and very little physical labor. A high school diploma or experience working in an office setting is usually required.

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What is it like working as a Human Resources (HR) Assistant?

Human Resources (HR) Assistant in Hartford:

"The best job ever!"

Pros: I enjoy providing our employees with a general awareness of all offered insurance plans. I also like that my position is multi-faceted and that I can be working on several projects simultaneously.

Cons: I do not like that no overtime is offered.

Human Resources (HR) Assistant in Columbus:

"Flexible hours."

Pros: I used to like the atmosphere but having trouble finding the joy at current location still due to caddy girls. I don't like getting personally involved.

Cons: I dislike the politics and how things only apply to certain people in the company.

Human Resources (HR) Assistant in Miami:

"Great."

Pros: I like the interaction with the applicants and the level of responsibility my position entails.

Cons: I do not like having to report everything I do to my manager.

Human Resources (HR) Assistant in Hampton:

"Corporate culture."

Pros: Work flexibility is great, get along with everyone, have my own office, low stress level.